Don Marshall
Ice hockey player for Montreal Canadiens
Born
Died
2024
1 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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This Canadian ice hockey player played in the National Hockey League (NHL). His career included significant contributions to the Montreal Canadiens, where he achieved success during the 1950s. Marshall was a center and exhibited strong skills on the ice, leading to a lasting legacy within the sport. After his time with the Canadiens, he played for other teams, continuing to influence ice hockey through his performances.
Won the Stanley Cup with Montreal Canadiens in 1953
Played in the NHL from 1951 to 1960
Competed for teams including the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins
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